Joining of Zirconia and Ti-6Al-4V Using a Ti-based Amorphous Filler

Polycrystalline ZrO2-3 mol.%Y2O3 was brazed to Ti-6Al-4V by using a Ti47Zr28Cu14Ni11(at.%) amorphous ribbon at 1123-1273 K in a high vacuum. The influences of brazing temperature on the microstructure and shear strength of the joints were investigated. The interfacial microstructures can be described as ZrO2/TiO+TiO2+Cu2Ti4O+Ni2Ti4O/α-Ti+(Ti,Zr)2(Cu,Ni) eutectic/acicular Widmanst¨aten structure/Ti-6Al-4V alloy. With the increase in the brazing temperature, the thickness of the TiO+TiO2+Cu2Ti4O+Ni2Ti4O layer reduced, the content of the α-Ti+(Ti,Zr)2(Cu,Ni) eutectic phase decreased, while that of the coarse α-Ti phase gradually increased. The shear strength of the joints did not show a close relationship with the thickness of the TiO+TiO2+Cu2Ti4O+Ni2Ti4O layer. However, when the coarse (Ti,Zr)2(Cu,Ni) phase was non-uniformly distributed in the α-Ti phase, or when α-Ti solely situated at the center of the joint, forming a coarse block or even connecting into a continuous strip, the shear strength greatly decreased.     

Microstructure and Strength of Brazed Joints of Ti3Al Base Alloy with Cu-P Filler Metal

Brazing of Ti3AI alloys with the filler metal Cu-P was carried out at 1173-1273 K for 60-1800 s. When products are brazed, the optimum brazing parameters are as follows: brazing temperature is 1215-1225 K; brazing time is 250-300 s. Four kinds of reaction products were observed during the brazing of Ti3AI alloys with the filler metal Cu-P, i.e., Ti3AI phase with a small quantity of Cu (Ti3AI(Cu)) formed close to the Ti3AI alloy; the TiCu intermetallic compounds layer and the Cu3P intermetallic compounds layer formed between Ti3AI(Cu) and the filler metal, and a Cu-base solid solution formed with the dispersed Cu3P in the middle of the joint. The interfacial structure of brazed Ti3AI alloys joints with the filler metal Cu-P is Ti3AI/Ti3AI(Cu)/TiCu/Cu3P/Cu solid solution (Cu3P)/Cu3P/TiCu/Ti3AI(Cu)/Ti3AI, and this structure will not change with brazing time once it forms. The thickness of TiCu+Cu3P intermetallic compounds increases with brazing time according to a parabolic law. The activation energy Q and the growth velocity K0 of reaction layer TiCu+Cu3P in the brazed joints of Ti3AI alloys with the filler metal Cu-P are 286 kJ/mol and 0.0821 m2/s, respectively, and growth formula was y2=0.0821exp(-34421.59/T)t. Careful control of the growth for the reaction layer TiCu+Cu3P can influence the final joint strength. The formation of the intermetallic compounds TiCu+Cu3P results in embrittlement of the joint and poor joint properties. The Cu-P filler metal is not fit for obtaining a high-quality joint of Ti3AI brazed.     

GH3044镍基合金钎焊接头的界面组织和强度分析

采用Ni基箔片钎料对GH3044镍基合金进行钎焊连接,利用电子扫描显微镜(SEM)及能谱分析仪,对接头的界面组织进行观察和分析;采用电子万能试验机对GH3044镍基合金的钎焊接头进行抗剪试验,评价接头的室温抗剪强度.试验结果表明:当钎焊温度为1070℃,保温时间为10min时,界面处有(Cr,W)2+Ni固溶体析出,钎缝中有(Cu,Ni)固溶体组织+Ni-Mn金属间化合物层及η″+ξ′金属间化合物层生成,此钎焊工艺参数下获得的钎焊接头具有最高的室温抗剪强度319MPa.     

Microstructure and bond strength of Ni–Cr steel/Al2O3 joints brazed with Ag–Cu–Zr alloys containing Sn or Al

Abstract

Sintered Al₂O₃ was joined to Ni–Cr steel by the active metal brazing route with Ag–Cu–Zr brazing alloys containing Sn or Al. A single ZrO₂ layer with a monoclinic structure was formed at the Al₂O₃ /brazement interface by the migration of Zr in the molten brazing alloy to the Al₂O₃ surface, followed by a redox reaction between the Al₂O₃ and Zr. The remainder of the brazement formed a Cu–Ag eutectic alloy. Precipitates CuZr₂ and Cu–Zr–Al were formed in the brazements of the Ni–Cr steel/ Al₂O₃ joints brazed with Ag–Cu–Zr alloys and Al containing Ag–Cu–Zr alloys, respectively. On the other hand, no precipitates were formed in the brazement of the Ni–Cr steel/Al₂O₃ joints brazed with Sn containing Ag–Cu–Zr alloys. The Ni–Cr steel/ Al₂O₃ joints brazed with Sn containing Ag–Cu–Zr alloys showed much higher fracture shear strengths than those brazed with Ag–Cu–Zr alloys or Al containing Ag–Cu–Zr alloys.     

Diffusion bonding of TiAl based alloy to Ti–6Al–4V alloy using amorphous interlayer

Powder metallurgical TiAl based alloy and Ti–6Al–4V (TC4) alloy were diffusion bonded at 915 °C for 1 h under a pressure of 80 MPa. Single Ti‐based amorphous or Ni‐based amorphous foil was utilized as an interlayer during diffusion bonding process. The tensile mechanical properties of the diffusion bonded joints between TiAl based alloy and TC4 alloy were tested. The fracture surface and microstructure characteristic of these joints were also observed carefully by scanning electron microscope. The TiAl based alloy with a fully lamellar microstructure is more suitable for diffusion bonding to TC4 alloy. Adding a Ti‐based amorphous interlayer is more conducive to the element diffusion, giving rise to the improvement in the mechanical properties of the diffusion bonded joints. Results also show that the diffusion bonded joints form a metallurgical bond and fracture in a brittle manner.     

Microstructural evolution of brazing Ti–6Al–4V and TZM using silver-based braze alloy

Microstructural evolution of the brazed Ti–6Al–4V and TZM joint using 95Ag–5Al braze alloy was studied. The Ti–6Al–4V substrate is well wetted by the molten braze at 900 °C. However, the TZM substrate cannot be wetted by the molten braze, even if the brazing temperature is increased to 950 °C. The brazed joint is comprised of the Ag-rich phase alloyed with Al and Ti. There is almost no interfacial reaction between the molten braze and TZM. On the other hand, the Ti–6Al–4V substrate reacts with the molten braze and formed TiAl interfacial layer. The growth of TiAl reaction layer can be significantly inhibited by the application of infrared brazing.     

中间层Ni对TC4/2A14异种金属搅拌摩擦焊接头组织和性能的影响

目的 添加0.05 mm厚的Ni箔作为中间层,对3 mm厚的TC4钛合金和2A14铝合金进行搅拌摩擦焊,分析Ni对接头力学性能的影响。方法 采用扫描电镜、EDS能谱及XRD衍射等微观表征分析方法,对焊接接头的断口形貌、成分进行分析,探究Ni箔对焊接接头力学性能的影响。结果 由于钛合金和铝合金存在较大的物理化学性能差异,Ti/Al异种金属焊接性较差,界面容易产生TiAl3、TiAl、Ti3Al等金属间化合物,其中脆性相TiAl3对接头性能的影响最大,会导致综合力学性能下降。当加入中间层材料Ni后,由于Ni与Al晶体结构均属于面心立方,因此Ni与Al的扩散系数大于Ti与Al的扩散系数,Ni和Al之间优先形成金属间化合物且弥散分布于焊缝中,从而缩短了Ti与Al之间的相互扩散时间,减少了TiAl3相的生成。结论 在未添加中间层材料时,接头平均抗拉强度为237.3 MPa,约为2A14铝合金母材抗拉强度的56.7%;当添加中间层Ni后,对焊缝中金属间化合物的种类和数量进行了调控,减少了对性能影响最大的TiAl3相的生成,接头平均抗拉强度达到285.3 MPa,为2A14铝合金母材抗拉强度的68%。     

Zr-Cu-Ni非晶钎料真空钎焊TiAl合金/316L不锈钢接头的界面组织与剪切性能

采用自主设计制备的Zr-42.9Cu-21.4Ni非晶钎料对TiAl合金和316L不锈钢进行真空钎焊,研究钎焊温度和钎焊时间对TiAl合金/316L不锈钢异种金属接头微观组织和剪切性能的影响。结果表明：钎缝界面可以划分为6个不同的反应层。1040 ℃/10 min下制备的钎焊接头从TiAl合金到316L不锈钢侧界面组织依次为γ(TiAl)+AlCuTi/α₂(Ti₃Al)+AlCuTi/AlCu+ZrCuNi+FeZr/Cu₈Zr₃+ZrCuNi+TiFe+Fe₂Zr/FeZr+Fe₂Zr+TiFe₂+ZrCu/α-(Fe, Cr)。随着钎焊温度的升高,接头的抗剪强度先升高后降低。当钎焊温度为1040 ℃和钎焊时间25 min时,接头抗剪强度达到最大值162 MPa。断口分析表明,接头在FeZr+Fe₂Zr+TiFe₂+ZrCu界面处萌生,沿着Cu₈Zr₃+ZrCuNi+TiFe+Fe₂Zr和α-(Fe, Cr)扩展,呈解理断裂。     

Effect of in situ synthesized TiB whisker on microstructure and mechanical properties of carbon–carbon composite and TiBw/Ti–6Al–4V composite joint

Carbon–carbon composite (C–C composite) and TiB whiskers reinforced Ti–6Al–4V composite (TiB_w/Ti–6Al–4V composite) were brazed by Cu–Ni + TiB₂ composite filler. TiB₂ powders have reacted with Ti which diffused from TiB_w/Ti–6Al–4V composite, leading to formation of TiB whiskers in the brazing layer. The effects of TiB₂ addition, brazing temperature, and holding time on microstructure and shear strength of the brazed joints were investigated. The results indicate that in situ synthesized TiB whiskers uniformly distributed in the joints, which not only provided reinforcing effects, but also lowered residual thermal stress of the joints. As for each brazing temperature or holding time, the joint shear strength brazed with Cu–Ni alloy was lower than that of the joints brazed with Cu–Ni + TiB₂ alloy powder. The maximum shear strengths of the joints brazed with Cu–Ni + TiB₂ alloy powder was 18.5 MPa with the brazing temperature of 1223 K for 10 min, which was 56% higher than that of the joints brazed with Cu–Ni alloy powder.     

钎焊工艺参数对C/C复合材料/Cu/Mo/TC4钎焊接头微观组织的影响

在钎焊温度为820～940℃,钎焊时间为1～30min的条件下,采用TiZrNiCu钎料、Cu/Mo复合中间层对C/C复合材料和TC4进行了钎焊实验。利用扫描电镜及能谱仪对接头的界面组织进行了研究。结果表明:在较低工艺参数下,Cu/C/C复合材料界面结构为Cu/Cu51Zr14/Ti2(Cu,Ni)+Ti(Cu,Ni)+TiCu+Cu2TiZr/TiC/C/C复合材料。随着工艺参数的提高,TiCu和Cu2TiZr反应相逐渐消失,Ti(Cu,Ni)2新相生成,此时的界面结构为Cu/Cu51Zr14/Ti2(Cu,Ni)+Ti(Cu,Ni)+Ti(Cu,Ni)2/TiC/C/C复合材料。钎焊工艺参数较高时界面结构为Cu/Cu51Zr14/Cu(s.s)+Ti(Cu,Ni)2/TiC/C/C复合材料。随着钎焊温度的增加以及保温时间的延长,界面反应层Cu51Zr14和TiC反应层厚度增加。     

Interface microstructure analysis of SiO2 glass ceramic and Ti–6Al–4V alloy joint brazed with Ti–Zr–Ni–Cu alloy

Abstract

In the present paper, SiO₂ glass ceramic was joined to Ti–6Al–4V alloy with 35Ti–35Zr–10Ni–15Cu (wt-%) filler foil. The whole brazing process was performed under vacuum circumstances at different temperatures (850–1000°C) for several holding times (1–30 min). According to results of scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, electron probe X-ray microanalysis and X-ray diffraction analysis, the reaction products of the interface are Ti₂O, Zr₃Si₂, Ti₅Si₃, Ti based solid solution and Ti₂(Cu,Ni). There is residual TiZrNiCu braze alloy on the SiO₂ glass ceramic/Ti–6Al–4V alloy interface after brazing. Besides, the interface evolution model of the joint was described by four stages: diffusion and solution among atoms, formation of reaction products, precipitation and growth of reaction layers respectively.     

Brazing of titanium to steel with different filler metals: analysis and comparison

Evaluations of vacuum brazed commercially pure titanium and low-carbon steel joints using one copper-based alloy (Cu–12Mn–2Ni) and two silver-based braze alloys (Ag–34Cu–2Ti, Ag–27.25Cu–12.5In–1.25Ti) have been studied. Both the interfacial microstructures and mechanical properties of brazed joints were investigated to evaluate the joint quality. The optical and scanning electron microscopic results showed that all the filler metals interact metallurgically with steel and titanium, forming different kinds of intermetallic compounds (IMC) such as CuTi, Cu2Ti, Cu4Ti3, and FeTi. The presence of IMC (interfacial reaction layers) at the interfacial regions strongly affects the shear strength of the joints. Furthermore, it was found that the shear strength of brazed joints and the fracture path strongly depend on the thickness of the IMC. The maximum shear strength of the joints was 113 MPa for the specimen brazed at 750 °C using an Ag–27.25Cu–12.5In–1.25Ti filler alloy.     

钎焊方法制备Ti/TiAl/Al系变密度功能梯度材料

采用两步钎焊方法来完成梯度材料的制备:第一步,选用Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni-Co急冷态箔带钎料钎焊TC4/TiAl接头,钎焊规范选为960℃/10min;第二步,采用高纯度的Al,Cu和Si粉末混合配制Al-25Cu-5Si钎料,用于钎焊TiAl/LF21接头,钎焊规范选为590℃/10min.结果表明,两步钎焊法成功实...     

Microstructural Evolution of Infrared Brazed CP-Ti Using Ti-Cu-Ni Brazes

Microstructural evolution of infrared vacuum brazed CP-Ti using two Ti-based braze alloys,Ti-15Cu-15Ni and Ti-15Cu-25Ni,has been investigated.The infrared brazed joint consisted of eutectic Ti 2 Cu/Ti 2 Ni intermetallic compounds and Ti-rich matrix.The eutectic Ti 2 Cu/Ti 2 Ni intermetallic compounds disappeared from the joint after being annealed at 900 C for 1 h.In contrast,the depletion rate of both Cu and Ni from the braze alloy into CP-Ti substrate at 750 C annealing was greatly decreased as compared with that annealed at 900 C.Blocky Ti 2 Cu/Ti 2 Ni phases were observed even if the specimen was annealed at 750 C for 15 h.Because the Ni content of the Ti-15Cu-25Ni braze alloy is much higher than that of the Ti-15Cu-15Ni alloy,the amount of eutectic Ti 2 Cu/Ti 2 Ni phases in Ti-15Cu-25Ni brazed joint is more than that in Ti-15Ci-15Ni brazed joint.However,similar microstructural evolution can be obtained from the infrared brazed joint annealed at various temperatures and/or time for both filler metals.     

Infrared brazing of high-strength titanium alloys by Ti–15Cu–15Ni and Ti–15Cu–25Ni filler foils

Microstructures and fracture behaviors of infrared heated, vacuum brazed Ti–6Al–4V and Ti-15-3 alloys using two Ti–Cu–Ni braze fillers have been characterized to establish the effects of brazing process parameter and chemical composition on the strength of brazed joints. The brazed joint initially contains two prominent phases; a Ti alloy matrix alloyed with V, Cr, Ni, Cu and Al and a Cu–Ni-rich Ti phase. Brazing temperature and soak time control the amount of Cu–Ni-rich Ti phase in the brazed joints. The fracture mode changes from brittle cleavage to quasi-cleavage to ductile dimple as the amount of Cu–Ni-rich Ti phase is reduced in the brazed joint. Both brazing temperature and soak time are critical to eliminate the Cu–Ni-rich Ti phase for optimal shear strength and ductile fracture of brazed joints. A post-brazing annealing at lower temperature is also shown to be an effective way to homogenize the microstructure of brazed joint for improved joint strength.     

Effect of mechanical milling on Ni–TiH2 powder alloy filler metal for brazing TiAl intermetallic alloy: The microstructure and joint's properties

A TiH₂–50 wt.% Ni powder alloy was mechanically milled in an argon gas atmosphere using milling times up to 480 min. A TiAl intermetallic alloy was joined by vacuum furnace brazing using the TiH₂–50 wt.% Ni powder alloy as the filler metal. The effect of mechanical milling on the microstructure and shear strength of the brazed joints was investigated. The results showed that the grains of TiH₂–50 wt.% Ni powder alloy were refined and the fusion temperature decreased after milling. A sound brazing seam was obtained when the sample was brazed at 1140 °C for 15 min using filler metal powder milled for 120 min. The interfacial zones of the specimens brazed with the milled filler powder were thinner and the shear strength of the joint was increased compared to specimens brazed with non-milled filler powder. A sample brazed at 1180 °C for 15 min using TiH₂–50 wt.% Ni powder alloy milled for 120 min exhibited the highest shear strength at both room and elevated temperatures.     

Microstructure and brazing mechanism of porous Si3N4/Invar joint brazed with Ag-Cu-Ti/Cu/Ag-Cu multi-layered filler

Porous Si_3N_4 was brazed to Invar alloy in this study, and Ag-Cu-Ti/Cu/Ag-Cu multi-layered filler was designed to inhibit the formation of Fe_2Ti and Ni_3Ti intermetallic compounds. The effects of the brazing temperature and the thickness of Cu interlayer on the microstructure and mechanical properties of brazed joints were investigated. The typical microstructure of the joint brazed with multi-layered filler was porous Si_3N_4/TiN + Ti_5Si_3/Ag-Cu eutectic/Cu/Ag-Cu eutectic/Cu-rich layer + diffusion layer/Invar. When the brazing temperature increased, the reaction layer at the ceramic/filler interface grew thicker and the Cu interlayer turned thinner. As the thickness of Cu interlayer increased from 50 to 150μm, the joint strength first increased and then decreased. In this research, the maximum shear strength(73 MPa) was obtained when being brazed at 1173 K with a 100μm Cu interlayer applied in the filler, which was 55% higher than that brazed with single Ag-Cu-Ti brazing alloy and had reached 86% of the ceramic. The release of residual stress and the barrier effect of Cu interlayer to inhibit the formation of Fe_2Ti and Ni_3Ti intermetallics played the major role in the improvement of joint strength.     

The effects of welding parameters on the weldability of different materials using brazing alloy fillers

The objectives of the study were to investigate the microwelding conditions related to diffusion mechanism and elemental migration metallurgical and microscopy investigation, and to establish the fundamental corrosion mechanism on the properties of small welding and brazing areas that consist different materials. This study focuses on the weldability of Ti /Ni using microspot brazing technology by selection of brazing condition current, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4 kA, voltage 2 V, load 60 N and welding time 25–50 ms, this welding condition effective on brazing temperature optimization this condition. Ti and Ni were selected as base metals. Four types of metal fillers were used as filler foils, sandwiched between Ti/Ni. First type of metal fillers was, 65Ni–35Cu foil, melting point 846 °C; the second was, 71Ag–28Cu–1Mg foil, melting point 775 °C; the third was, 80Ag–18Cu–2Ti foil, melting point 782 °C; and fourthly was, 73Ni–18Cr–9Si foil, melting point 917 °C. The electrode tip face chosen was circuitous in form. All brazed joint were made by microspot brazing method. Brazing was done under normal atmospheric condition.     

High-resolution electron microscopy of a SiC/SiC joint brazed by a Ag-Cu-Ti alloy

A high-resolution electron microscope observation (HREM) was performed on the joined portion of a brazed polycrystalline or single crystal SiC to itself with (Ag-28wt% Cu) + 2wt% Ti alloy foil. The brazing was done under vacuum at temperatures of 800° C to 950° C with a holding period of up to 30 min. Reaction products formed at the joined interface were found to be mainly TiC. In the specimen brazed at 800° C with the holding time of 0 min, reaction product TiC formed itself into small crystallites with a diameter of less than 20 nm, and an amorphous like layer was found between SiC and TiC. On the other hand, TiC was formed as a layer along the joined interface for the specimen brazed at 950° C for the holding time of 30 min. Lattice matching of SiC to TiC crystals appeared to be good so the high bonding strength of the joint was attributed to the formation of this epitaxial interface between SiC and TiC.